WO1999054777A1 - Kaleidoscope - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a kaleidoscope, and more particularly to a kaleidoscope that can be enjoyed not only visually but also from a sense of hearing and smell.
- a kaleidoscope is configured by enclosing a small piece of colored glass, colored paper, or the like in a polygonal cylinder having a mirror surface inside, and provided at one end of the cylinder while rotating the polygonal cylinder. He enjoyed seeing through the small holes and seeing the beautiful patterns and their changes (utility model registration No. 3027750, Japan).
- the polygonal cylindrical body is merely housed in a cylindrical body with a mere mediocre decoration, and lacks elements that increase interest in kaleidoscope.
- kaleidoscope designed to give a certain impression and enjoyment of the kaleidoscope as a whole to the people who use it, by associating information that is visually grasped by looking through the pits. Has not existed. .
- an object is displayed on the outer wall of a cylinder constituting a kaleidoscope, and when the kaleidoscope is used, sound and / or aromatic power related to the displayed object is generated from the kaleidoscope. It is. This makes it possible to see the kaleidoscope through a small hole provided at one end of the cylinder, enjoy the beautiful pattern and its changes, and to hear sounds related to objects displayed on the outer wall of the cylinder. And / or the aroma can be synergistically enjoyed. Further, according to the present invention, an object is displayed on an outer wall of a cylinder constituting a kaleidoscope, and the kaleidoscope is formed.
- the present invention has solved the above-mentioned conventional problems. That is, the first kaleidoscope proposed by the present invention is a means for displaying an object on the outer wall of a cylindrical body constituting a kaleidoscope and generating a sound related to the displayed object and / or a means for displaying the object.
- a second kaleidoscope proposed by the present invention displays an object on the outer wall of a cylinder constituting the kaleidoscope, and inserts a light-transmitting plate on which an object related to the displayed object is displayed into the cylinder. It is a kaleidoscope that is detachable so that the object displayed on the translucent plate can be seen when the inside of the cylinder is viewed from one end side of the cylinder.
- a third kaleidoscope proposed by the present invention is the second kaleidoscope, wherein in the second kaleidoscope, means for generating a sound related to an object displayed on the outer wall of the cylinder and / or displayed on the outer wall of the cylinder.
- a kaleidoscope characterized in that means for generating fragrance related to the object is provided in the cylindrical body.
- a fourth kaleidoscope proposed by the present invention objects are displayed on the outer wall of a cylinder constituting the kaleidoscope, and a plurality of objects related to the displayed object are displayed concentrically at predetermined intervals. Is attached to the cylindrical body so as to be rotatable, and when one looks at the cylindrical body from one end side of the cylindrical body, one of the objects displayed on the light transmitting plate can be seen.
- a kaleidoscope that can be made.
- the fifth kaleidoscope proposed by the present invention is the fourth kaleidoscope, wherein, in the fourth kaleidoscope, a means for generating a sound related to an object displayed on the outer wall of the cylinder and the Z or the outer wall of the cylinder are displayed.
- a kaleidoscope characterized in that means for generating fragrance related to the object is provided on the cylinder.
- the object displayed on the outer wall of the cylinder constituting the kaleidoscope is any one or more of animals, insects, plants, constellations, dolls, and characters.
- animals such as Peacock, Lark, Cat, etc.
- Rui or cute cry is socially well-known birds
- beasts, insects such as crickets, etc.
- Beautiful or cute cry is socially well-known insects, etc.
- roses there are whole plants whose good fragrance is well known in society, or flowers, stems and leaves of such plants.
- paintings such as characters and dolls that are well known to children, constellations, landscapes, etc. that make humans feel secure and at ease, such as cartoons and animations. .
- the animals, insects, plants, constellations, dolls, and characters as described above are displayed on the outer wall of the cylinder that constitutes the kaleidoscope, and the sound and Z or fragrance related to the displayed object are generated from the kaleidoscope. That is, an animal displayed on the outer wall of the cylindrical body, music related to the sound of insects or the starry sky, a cartoon in which a character appears, a theme song of an animation, or the like is generated as a sound from a kaleidoscope, or an outer wall of the cylindrical body is generated.
- the kaleidoscope produces the fragrance emitted from the plant, the fragrance that provides mental stability to humans, and the fragrance that alleviates human tension.
- the method of displaying objects on the outer wall of the kaleidoscope tube includes drawing, printing, attaching a picture of the object, attaching a sticker on which the object is displayed, etc.
- objects for example, attach dried flowers
- the means for generating a sound may employ a sound reproducing means or an electronic music box which reproduces and generates a sound previously stored in a storage element.
- a sound reproducing means for reproducing and generating a sound previously stored in a storage element a memory for digitizing and storing a sound to be reproduced (for example, a read-only memory (ROM), or a memory for reproducing)
- ROM read-only memory
- a magnetic board and a magnetic tape that store the sound to be combined with a sound reproduction circuit, a speaker, and a power supply are combined with a sensor, and external sensors such as vibration, pressure, and rotational movement are used.
- Conventionally known sound reproducing means for reproducing the stored and played sound can be employed in response to a stimulus (signal) or in response to an input (signal) through a switch means.
- the sounds to be reproduced by the sound reproduction means include bird and animal sounds, insect sounds, music related to constellations and the starry sky, and theme songs for comics and animations.
- Li It may be stored on a magnetic board, a magnetic tape, or the like.
- the means for generating fragrance can be a granular, powdery, paste-like, or solid fragrance or a fragrance composed of an adsorbent that absorbs or adsorbs a substance that generates fragrance.
- fragrances composed of granular or powdered fragrances these can be accommodated in a breathable bag and inserted into a cylinder constituting a kaleidoscope.
- a solid fragrance, a fragrance, and the like can be used.
- a fragrance composed of an adsorbate that absorbs or adsorbs a substance that generates fragrance a fragrance, an essential oil, an aromatic oil, or the like that is absorbed or adsorbed by a sponge or the like as an adsorbent can be used.
- the present invention displays an object on the outer wall of a cylindrical body constituting a kaleidoscope, means for generating a fragrance related to the displayed object, and Z or a sound emitted from the displayed object (for example, an animal) Means for generating music related to the displayed object is provided on the cylinder.
- a conventional kaleidoscope you can not only visually enjoy the changing beautiful patterns, but also the scent related to the objects (plants) displayed on the outer wall of the cylinder, displayed on the outer wall of the cylinder. You can enjoy sounds related to the objects (birds, beasts, insects), and the sounds of animals and insects.
- the cylinder when an object is displayed on the outer wall of the cylinder constituting the kaleidoscope to enjoy viewing the kaleidoscope alone, in addition to the various patterns and color changes that can be seen conventionally, the cylinder has been described. It is possible to see objects related to the object displayed on the outer wall of the vehicle, and to enjoy the above-mentioned sound and fragrance simultaneously. Therefore, objects, sounds, and fragrances related to the objects displayed on the outer wall of the cylinder, and the objects displayed on the outer wall of the cylinder, which can be visually grasped when looking at the kaleidoscope. In between, there can be a certain relevance and a certain theme given to the kaleidoscope viewer.
- the constellation is displayed on the outer wall of the cylindrical body, and objects related to the object displayed on the outer wall of the cylindrical body, which can be visually grasped when looking at the kaleidoscope, are referred to as spring, summer, The change of autumn and winter, the generation of calm music in the starry sky and the night sky, and the generation of fragrances that give relaxation to viewers can provide a star-themed kaleidoscope.
- an animal is displayed on the outer wall of the cylinder, and an object related to the object displayed on the outer wall of the cylinder, which can be visually grasped when looking at the kaleidoscope, is displayed on the outer wall of the cylinder.
- a kaleidoscope using animals as a theme can be provided if the animal is a long process, and if the animals cry each time during the growth process and the fragrance of the plant is felt to feel the habitat of the animal. Further, a cartoon character is displayed on the outer wall of the cylinder, and a series of objects related to the object displayed on the outer wall of the cylinder, which can be visually grasped when looking at the kaleidoscope, are displayed. If an operation is performed and a theme song of a cartoon in which the character appears appears as a sound, a kaleidoscope with the theme of the character can be provided.
- the name of the object can be known. It also has the effect of increasing interest in kaleidoscope since it is possible to know the sound of the object or the scent emitted by the object at the same time.
- the kaleidoscope of the present invention has an effect that it can be used as a decoration.
- FIG. 1 is a front view showing a first preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A in Fig. 1.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG.
- FIG. 4 is a front view showing a second preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line C-C in FIG.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD in FIG.
- FIG. 7 is a front view showing a third preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken along line EE in FIG.
- FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line FF in FIG.
- FIG. 10 is a front view of a kaleidoscope in which constellations are displayed on the outer wall of a cylindrical body in a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 11 is a front view of a kaleidoscope in which flowers are displayed on the outer wall of a cylindrical body in a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 12 is a front view of a kaleidoscope in which birds are displayed on the outer wall of a cylindrical body in a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 13 is a front view of a kaleidoscope displaying a dog and a cat on the outer wall of a cylindrical body in a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
- FIG. 14 shows a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention in which a character is attached to the outer wall of a cylindrical body.
- FIG. 15 (a) is a cross-sectional view taken along line GG in FIG.
- FIG. 15 (b) is a sectional view taken along line H—H in FIG.
- FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line I-I in FIG.
- FIG. 17 is a side view of the light transmitting plate in the embodiment of FIG.
- FIG. 18 is a sectional view showing a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is a view showing a section corresponding to FIG. 16 in the fourth embodiment.
- FIG. 19 is a side view of a light transmitting plate according to the fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 1 An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2, and FIG.
- a triangular tube 4 having a triangular cross-section with a mirror inside is fitted in a paper cylinder 3 on which rose flowers 2 are printed on an outer wall 1.
- the inside of the triangular cylinder 4 is partitioned by a transparent partition plate 6 at a predetermined position in the longitudinal direction, while the one end openings of the cylindrical body 3 and the triangular cylinder 4 are covered by a translucent plate 5 (third transparent plate).
- a small piece 7 of colored glass, colored paper, or the like is enclosed in a space 34 sealed by the partition plate 6 and the translucent plate 5 of the triangular cylinder 4.
- the gap between the inner wall of the cylindrical body 3 and the outer wall of the triangular cylinder 4 is filled with a base-like fragrance 8 that emits the fragrance of rose flowers (FIG. 3).
- the opening at the end opposite to the side covered by the translucent plate 5 of the cylindrical body 3 has a closing plate 9 having a central hole 31 in the form of a fitting projection 13 near the periphery. It is fitted detachably.
- a lens 30 is disposed between the opening 31 and the opening of the end of the triangular cylinder 4 as shown in FIG.
- the lens 30 does not have to be disposed between the blind hole 31 and the end opening of the triangular tube 4, but can be attached to the end opening of the triangular tube 4, It may be configured to be fitted in the hole 31.
- a flat transparent or translucent body can be used.
- the closing plate 9 is further provided with a plurality of pores 10, 10, and the aroma of the rose flower from the aromatic substance 8 through the plurality of pores 10, 10, and a kaleidoscope It is configured to be released (diverged) out of 12. As shown in FIG.
- a lid 11 is detachably fitted to the end of the cylindrical body 3 to which the closing plate 9 is detachably fitted.
- the lid 11 When the lid 11 is removed to use the kaleidoscope 12 configured as described above, it is displayed on the outer wall of the cylindrical body 3 through the plurality of pores 10 and 10 provided in the closing plate 9. The fragrance of the rose flower comes.
- the inside of the cylindrical body 3 is pulled through the viewing hole 3 1, and the inside of the space 3 4, which is sealed by the transparent partition plate 6 and the translucent plate 5 of the triangular cylinder 4.
- the small pieces 7 of colored glass, colored paper, etc., which are accommodated in the cylinder, move in various directions due to the rotation of the cylindrical body 3, and form various complicated geometric patterns by the action of the inner wall mirror surface of the triangular cylinder 4. You can watch it.
- the fragrance of the rose flowers on the outer wall of the cylindrical body 3 drifts from the kaleidoscope, so it can be compared to the conventional kaleidoscope. You can enjoy the enhanced taste, enhance the relaxation effect, and enjoy the effect as aromatherapy (aromatic therapy).
- the paste-like aromatic substance 8 was filled in the gap between the cylindrical body 3 and the triangular cylinder 4 in the above, the powdery or granular aromatic substance 8 was put in a breathable bag and attached inside the closing plate 9. Can also.
- the purpose is to generate fragrance from the inside of the cylindrical body 3, there is no limitation on the state of the fragrance used (powder, granule, paste, solid), and the flavor is used in the cylindrical body 3.
- the position where the pores for generating (diverging) the fragrance from the inside of the cylinder 3 to the outside are located so that the fragrance does not diverge unless the kaleidoscope 12 is used. It must be closed by 1 etc. Therefore, the pores must be provided at positions that can be covered by the cover means.
- the closing plate 9 with the viewing hole 31 is made detachable, it can be appropriately refilled or replaced when the effect of the aromatic substance is lost.
- the rose flower 2 is shown on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3, but the thing represented on the outer wall can be a lavender, cherry blossoms, other fragrant flowers, stems, leaves and other various plants,
- the fragrances that generate the corresponding fragrances may be stored in the cylindrical body 3.
- FIG. 1 of the cylindrical body 3 has a point that the thing shown on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3 is a picture of a lark 15, It is not provided, but is provided with a sound reproducing means 23 connected to the optical sensor 22 instead of the fragrance, and the lid 24 serves to prevent the fragrance from leaking from inside the cylindrical body 3.
- the lid 24 serves to prevent the fragrance from leaking from inside the cylindrical body 3.
- the kaleidoscope 12 described in the first embodiment it is configured to cover the optical sensor 22.
- the basic configuration of the other parts is the same as the configuration of the kaleidoscope 12 described in the first embodiment.
- kaleidoscope 25 of this embodiment members having the same functions and functions as those of the kaleidoscope 12 described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals.
- a flat transparent body 33 is fitted in the ink hole 32.
- the viewing hole 32 and the triangular cylinder 4 are provided. It is also possible to arrange a convex lens between the end opening of the lens and the flat transparent member 33, instead of the flat transparent member 33, and fit a flat translucent member or a convex lens into the viewing hole 32. It is also possible to adopt a configuration that incorporates it.
- the sound reproducing means 23 is a conventionally known means.
- the sound of the skylark shown on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3 is reproduced, and the sound of the skylark is digitized and stored. It is configured in combination with a memory, an audio reproduction circuit, a speaker, and a small battery.
- the sound reproducing means 23 is connected to the optical sensor 22 by force.
- the optical sensor 22 detects the light and activates the sound reproducing means 23. Activate.
- the singing of the skylark stored in the memory of the sound reproducing means 23 is generated from within the cylindrical body 3.
- the inside of the cylindrical body 3 is viewed from the viewing hole 3 2 while rotating the cylindrical body 3, the inside of the space 3 4 sealed by the transparent partition plate 6 and the translucent plate 5 of the triangular cylinder 4 is formed.
- the small pieces 7 of colored glass, colored paper, etc., which are housed in the cylinder, move in various directions due to the rotation of the cylindrical body 3, and are formed into various complicated geometric patterns by the action of the inner wall mirror surface of the triangular cylinder 4. You can watch it. While enjoying the beautiful pattern and its strangeness with the kaleidoscope, the singing of the skylark on the outer wall of the cylindrical body 3 can be heard from inside the cylindrical body 3, compared to the conventional kaleidoscope. In addition, it is possible to enjoy the enhanced taste and enhance the relaxation effect.
- the sound reproducing means 23 is operated by using the optical sensor 22.
- various sensors for detecting pressure, vibration, etc. may be used, or the outside of the cylindrical body 3 may be used. It is also possible to provide an input switching switch for controlling the operation and stop of the sound reproducing means 23.
- the object represented on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3 can be used to represent the power clergy monks, Narija, and other birds as well as beasts and insects.
- the sound may be reproduced by the sound reproducing means 23.
- a cylindrical body 3 made of ceramics is used, and a picture of a plum blossom 27 and a shrub 28 is printed on the outer wall 1 thereof.
- the scent of plums generated from the paste-like aromatic substance 8 contained in the cylindrical body 3 is generated (diverged) outside the cylindrical body 3 through the pores 10 provided in the closing plate 9.
- the electronic music box 37 provided in the cylindrical body 3 is connected and disconnected by the operation of the switch 40 to generate the memorized screaming sound.
- the electronic music box a conventionally known electronic music box can be used. Further, the conventionally known sound reproducing means used in the second embodiment can also be used. Since other basic configurations, operations, and effects are the same as those of the first and second embodiments, the same reference numerals are used for members common to the first embodiment in FIGS. 7 to 9. ing.
- the lid 11 When the lid 11 is removed to use the kaleidoscope 39 of this embodiment, it is shown on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3 through a plurality of pores 10 and 10 provided in the closing plate 9. The scent of plum blossoms 27 is generated from the fragrances 8 in the cylinder 3.
- the switch 40 provided outside the cylindrical body 3 When the switch 40 provided outside the cylindrical body 3 is turned on, the electronic By activating the goal 37, the cry of the guinea pig 28 represented on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3 can be generated.
- the cry of the guinea pig 28 represented on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3 can be generated.
- the plum blossoms and ugly trees are shown on the outer wall of the cylindrical body 3.
- FIGS. 10 to 17 A fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 17.
- the kaleidoscope described in this embodiment combines the kaleidoscope concept of the first embodiment with the kaleidoscope concept of the second embodiment, and furthermore, sees a picture related to an object displayed on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3.
- the light-transmitting plate 3 is detachably inserted into the cylinder 3 and the triangular cylinder 4.
- the point 8 is greatly different from the kaleidoscopes of the first and second embodiments in that they are combined. That is, at a position on the right side of the transparent partition plate 6 that partitions the triangular cylinder 4, the translucent plate 38 is detachable with respect to the cylindrical body 3 and the triangular cylinder 4 (FIG. 16).
- the central portion of the light-transmitting plate 38 that is, the position corresponding to the positions of the transparent partition plate 6 and the convex lens 30 in the light-transmitting plate 38, is related to the object displayed on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3.
- the picture is displayed (Fig. 17).
- Small pieces 7 of colored glass, colored paper, etc. contained in 4 move in various directions by rotation of the cylindrical body 3, Due to the action of the inner wall mirror surface of 4, various complicated geometric patterns can be observed and seen, and the change of this complicated geometric pattern is shown in the center of the transparent plate 38.
- the constellations 3 5 and 3 6 are displayed on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3 (FIG. 10)
- the constellation is also related to the object displayed on the outer wall 1 at the center of the translucent plate 38. If 35 is displayed (Fig. 17), in the same picture (constellation 35) displayed on the outer wall of the kaleidoscope, the complexities that appear due to the movement of small pieces 7 of colored glass, colored paper, etc. You can see various geometric patterns.
- the configuration for enjoying the sound and scent related to the object displayed on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3 is described in Embodiments 1 and 2. It is different from the kaleidoscope in the following points.
- the difference between the configuration of the second embodiment and the configuration in which the kaleidoscope can be enjoyed from the sense of hearing, that is, the configuration in which the sound can be enjoyed, is that a through hole 4 4 is formed in the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3, and the sound generating means is provided.
- the optical sensor 22 connected to 23 is different from the optical sensor 22 in that the inside of the cylindrical body 3 is configured to detect the light inserted from the through hole 44.
- the configuration that allows the user to enjoy the kaleidoscope from the sense of smell, that is, to enjoy the scent, is different from the configuration of the first embodiment in that the breathable fragrance case 4 2 in which the fragrance 19 is enclosed is formed by the closing plate 18. It is housed in the inner space, and the closing plate 18 is not provided with pores for fragrance emission, and a through hole 45 is formed in the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3. The point is that fragrance is emitted to the outside of the kaleidoscope through 45.
- the light-transmitting plates 38 are prepared for the number of objects to be displayed on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3 in advance, and together with the pictures related to the objects displayed on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3, small-sized glass, colored paper, etc. It is possible to see the complicated geometric pattern that appears as the piece 7 moves. Also, as many sound generating means 23 as the number of objects to be displayed on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3 are prepared, the sound generating means 23 is replaced, and the sound related to the object displayed on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3 is reduced. It can be emitted from a kaleidoscope. In addition, as many fragrances 19 as the number of objects to be displayed on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3 are prepared, and the fragrances 19 are replaced. The aroma associated with the object displayed on the outer wall 1 of the body 3 can be emitted from the kaleidoscope.
- the constellations 35, 36 shown in Fig. 10 In addition to the constellations 35, 36 shown in Fig. 10, the constellations 35, 36 shown in Fig. 10, cherry blossoms 46 (Fig. 11), birds 4 7 (Fig. 12), There are dogs 48 and cats 49 (Fig. 13) and characters 50 (Fig. 14).
- the thing related to the thing displayed on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3 displayed on the translucent plate 38 is a picture of the same thing as the thing displayed on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3, and the following.
- There is something like For example, when a plurality of light-transmitting plates 38 are prepared and the constellation is displayed on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3, a picture showing the seasonal transition of the constellation is displayed on each of the light-transmitting plates 38.
- plants, animals, insects, and the like are displayed on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3, a picture showing the growth process of the plants and the like is displayed on each of the translucent plates 38.
- a character is displayed on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3, a series of movements of the character and a picture of the movement of the character with a story are displayed on each of the translucent plates 3 8. is there.
- a transparent or translucent synthetic resin plate can be used as the light transmitting plate 38.
- a method of displaying an object on the translucent plate 38 a method of directly printing or drawing, a method of attaching a transparent seal on which the object is printed, or the like can be adopted.
- a light-transmissive plate 38 in which a picture related to an object displayed on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3 is displayed at the center, and a knob 41, which is a part thereof, are held.
- a light-transmissive plate 38 in which a picture related to an object displayed on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3 is displayed at the center, and a knob 41, which is a part thereof, are held.
- a triangular cylinder 4 Fig. 16
- the light transmitting plate 38 which also has a bird picture displayed at the center, is inserted into the cylindrical body 3 and the triangular cylinder 4.
- the sound reproducing means 23 is operated to generate the sound of the bird displayed.
- a light-transmitting plate 38 on which a flower picture is displayed at the center is inserted into the cylindrical body 3 and the triangular cylinder 4. And the said is displayed
- the fragrance is emitted from the through-holes 45 using the fragrance 19 that emits the fragrance of the flower.
- the light transmitting plate 38 and the sound generating means and the fragrance generating means are used in combination with the cylindrical body 3 and the triangular cylinder 4 so as to be detachable from the cylindrical body 3 and the triangular cylinder 4, but only the light transmitting plate 38 is employed.
- the configuration can be changed to any of a configuration using only the light transmitting plate 38 and the sound generating means, and a configuration using only the light transmitting plate 38 and the fragrance generating means.
- the transparent plate 38 can be inserted into and removed from the cylindrical body 3 and the triangular cylinder 4 at the right side of the transparent partition plate 6 that partitions the triangular cylinder 4.
- the position at which the transparent plate 38 can be inserted into and removed from the cylindrical body 3 and the triangular cylinder 4 is not limited to this. That is, in FIG. 16, it is possible to escape at a position on the left side of the transparent partition plate 6 or at an appropriate position between the transparent partition plate 6 and the right end opening of the triangular cylinder 4.
- the small pieces 7 such as colored glass and colored paper accommodated in the space 34 are moved by the function of the inner wall mirror of the triangular cylinder 4 when viewed from the blind hole 31.
- a plurality of translucent plates 38 are used, and Select a translucent plate 3 8 on which a picture related to the object displayed on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3 is displayed, and insert and remove this from the cylindrical body 3 and the triangular cylinder 4.
- the kaleidoscope of this embodiment uses a single translucent plate 51 (FIG. 19) in which a plurality of objects are displayed at predetermined intervals in a concentric manner, and the translucent plate 51 is formed into a cylindrical body 3. And the rotatable attachment with respect to the central axis of the triangular cylinder 4, the small pieces 7 of colored glass, colored paper, etc. contained in the space 34 can be moved by looking at the kaleidoscope and moving the inner wall of the triangular cylinder 4. The appearance of the complex geometric pattern by the mirror surface can be seen together with the picture related to the object displayed on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3.
- a large-diameter lid 53 is fitted into the left end opening of the cylindrical body 3.
- the lid 53 has a rotation axis 20 at the center.
- the light transmission plate 51 is rotatably mounted on the rotation axis 20 and the light is reflected on the tip side of the rotation axis 20.
- Mirror 5 8 Strongly attached Have been.
- the lid 53 has a through hole 54, and a reflecting mirror 57 is attached to the inside of the cylindrical body 3 at a position facing the through hole 54 in the horizontal direction.
- a plurality of pictures 35, 46, 47, concentrically spaced at predetermined intervals in the light-transmitting plate 51 at positions horizontally opposed to the through-holes 54 of the lid 53. 48, 49 and 50 are displayed (Fig. 19).
- a through hole 14 is provided on one side wall of the triangular cylinder 4, and the installation position and the installation angle of the reflection mirror 57, the installation position and the size of the through hole 14 are
- the kaleidoscope is viewed from the right side in Fig. 18 through 3 1, from the left side as shown by arrow 56 through the transparent plate 55 inserted into the through hole 54 of the lid 53, when the kaleidoscope is viewed from the right side
- the incident light can be visually grasped through the reflecting mirror 57, the through hole 14, the transparent partition plate 6, the reflecting mirror 58, the transparent partition plate 6, and the convex lens 30.
- the picture 35 displayed on the light plate 51 can be seen from the aperture 31 by the light incident on the kaleidoscope as shown by the arrow 56 and the reflection by the reflecting mirror 57 and the reflecting mirror 58 as shown by arrow 56.
- the installation position and the installation angle of the reflection mirror 57, the installation position and the size of the through hole 14 are adjusted so that this image is reflected by the reflection mirror 58 and can be seen from the viewing hole 31. .
- the peripheral edge 52 of the translucent plate 51 is exposed to the outside on one side of the lid 53 as shown in FIG. 18, and the exposed peripheral edge 52 is rotated in the circumferential direction. By doing so, the translucent plate 51 can be rotated around the rotation axis 20 so that a desired picture can be seen from among a plurality of pictures displayed on the translucent plate 51. .
- a small piece 7 of colored glass, colored paper, or the like is accommodated in a space 34 defined by the reflecting mirror 58 and the transparent partition plate 6 in the same manner as in Examples 1 to 4. is there.
- the operation is performed as follows. Remove the lid 11 and open the hole 3 1. At this time, if the constellation 3 5 displayed on the translucent plate 51 is located at a position facing the transparent plate 5 5 fitted in the through hole 54 of the lid 53, see the constellation 35. Can be. Then, the periphery 52 of the light transmitting plate 51, which is exposed to the outside on one side of the lid 53, is rotated in the circumferential direction to obtain a desired picture, for example, a bird 4. Make 7 visible.
- an object is displayed on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3 by using a sticker on which the object is displayed and which can be attached and peeled off, and the seal is replaced and displayed on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3.
- the object can be changed, and the light-transmitting plate 51 can be rotated to select and enjoy an object related to the object displayed on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3.
- the constellation when the constellation is displayed on the outer wall 1 of the cylindrical body 3, the objects displayed on the translucent plate 51 concentrically as shown in Fig. 19 for each of the spring, summer, autumn, and winter seasons If the constellation is observed, the translucent plate 51 can be rotated to enjoy the transition of the constellation.
- a means for generating fragrance is provided in the cylindrical body 3 as described in Embodiment 1, and a means for generating sound is provided in the cylindrical body 3 as described in Embodiment 2.
- a means for generating fragrance is provided in the cylindrical body 3 as described in Embodiment 1
- a means for generating sound is provided in the cylindrical body 3 as described in Embodiment 2.
- a polygonal cylinder having a triangular cross section (triangular cylinder 4) is formed using three plate members having a mirror surface on the inside, and this is fitted into the kaleidoscope cylinder.
- a mounting kaleidoscope consisting of four or more plate members with a mirror-finished inner surface, forming a polygonal cylindrical body of various polygonal inner mirror surfaces, and fitting this into the cylindrical body. Can also.
- the polygonal cylinder having the inner mirror surface itself is a cylinder constituting a kaleidoscope, and one or more of animals, insects, plants, constellations, dolls, and characters are provided on the outer wall of the polygonal cylinder having the inner mirror surface.
- a means for generating fragrance and a means for generating sound must be provided outside the polygonal cylinder with the inner mirror surface.
- the conventionally known sound reproducing means and electronic music box described in the embodiments are employed, but the present invention is not limited to these. That is, any conventionally known means that can reproduce the sounds of animals, insects, and the sounds displayed on the outer wall of the cylindrical body of the kaleidoscope when the kaleidoscope is used can be employed.
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